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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.30, 1,051.87 and 426.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.30, 1,051.87 and 426.16 is: 588.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.30 : 1,051.87 = 426.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.30/1,051.87 = 426.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.30x = 1,051.87 × 426.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.30x = 448,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,264.92/762.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.04

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